I started skating in May on some old derby skates I had bought at a garage sale. Had I known then that the old bearings and wheels were affecting my skating, I would have bought new skates months ago. It wasn't until I literally burned out a bearing while skating that I had to breakdown and get the new skates. After a month of researching for the perfect, affordable indoor skate, I found these. Not only do I get compliments at the rink (I upgraded with rims and bearings), but my skating instantly improved and now I can't wait to get to the rink. If only I could find a place open during the week, so I wouldn't have to wait so long!